COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Programs, classes and supports that help develop independence social and life skills (e.g. literacy, cooking, managing money,computer skills, assistance with personal care needs). This includes fees and supplies.

Participation in community activities and events (e.g. recreation, club memberships, admission to festivals and museums,

Paying a support worker to help with community participation and daily living activities. This includes support worker's expenses while providing support (e.g. meals, transportation and activity fees, expenses for accompanying the individual during trips).

CAREGIVER RESPITE

Caregiver respite is a temporary help to provide a break to primary caregivers. This can be during the day, evening, or

weekend, and can be in-home or out-of-home.

Respite includes supervising or providing suppports with dailing living activities such as personal care, while caregivers get a temporary break.

PERSON-DIRECTED PLANNING

Passport funding (up to $2500) can be used to develop a person-directed plan that builds on the individual's strengths andinterests and identifies supports to help them achieve their goals. These supports can be purchased from independent planners from independent planners, facilitators or developmental services agencies.

Services already received through the Ontario Disability Support Program (e.g drug benefits, medical aids)

Tuition for post-secondary programs which can be paid for by government assistance programs (e.g. the Ontario student assistance program) or supports available through an on-campus accessibility office

Vehicle purchases and/or modifications, leases and rentals

NOTE: In exceptional cases, the passport agency may allow expenses that are not normally covered under the program. If you have questions about the new Passport guidelines, please contact your local Passport agency at ontario.ca/bxnq

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